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A birthplace of hope for expectant mothers in Bethlehem
Bethlehem hospital is safe haven for expectant mothers.
Millions of poor children to receive Christmas shoe boxes
More than seven million needy children overseas will soon be holding in their hands a Christmas shoe box - which for many is the only gift they will receive this holiday.
Hopegivers International transforms India orphans into soccer champions
A Hopegivers International orphanage soccer team won the Rajasthan state soccer title in India for its age bracket earlier in the month.
Muslim scholars send rare Christmas greetings
Leading Muslim scholars have addressed warm Christmas greetings to Christians around the world, a message notable both for what it said and the fact that it was sent at all.
Japan's 'Hidden Christians' face extinction
One by one, the sacred relics - a medal of the Virgin Mary, a crucifix and other revered objects - are taken from a cupboard and placed on an altar for a Christmas Eve rite passed down through centuries from Japan's earliest Christians.
A lonely Christmas for Christians in North Korea
There will be no fairy lights, no carols, no turkey for Christians in North Korea this Christmas.
Prayers said for dead tug boat crew
Churches in Greenock are praying on Sunday for the families of three men who died when their tugboat sank in the Clyde last week.
Christian author defends Archbishop's nativity 'legend' remarks
Shortly after the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion drew fire for dismissing one popular aspect of the nativity story as a "legend" the week before Christmas, a Christian author and speaker defended the church leader and criticized British media for going "berserk."
Pope renews hope for positive dialogue with China
Pope Benedict repeated on Friday the Vatican's willingness to have a constructive dialogue with China's communist government.
Holy Land exhibition shows rare religious harmony
In a rare display of religious harmony in the Holy Land, a Jerusalem museum has thrown a spotlight on the shared symbols of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Blair conversion bolsters Catholicism's 'lead'
Former prime minister Tony Blair's conversion to Catholicism means he is now a member of the most popular Christian denomination in Britain, according to religious research published on Sunday.
Sarkozy breaks French taboo on church and politics
President Nicolas Sarkozy has broken a French taboo by urging a more active role for religion in public life.
Pentecostals 'Spreading Christmas Cheer' at London's tube stations
Teams of volunteers from Jesus House have been standing outside tube stations in north London this week giving out mince pies, cups of tea, coffee and hot chocolate in their annual "Spreading Christmas Cheer" initiative.
Blair converts to Catholicism
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, now the Middle East peace envoy, has converted from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism, the head of Britain's Catholics said on Saturday.
Sarkozy arrives in Afghanistan
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday for talks with Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai and to meet French troops serving under NATO's command, a presidential palace official said.
Chavez extends oil largesse
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez proposed on Friday extending a barter scheme used by Cuba to other Caribbean and Central American nations to help them pay for oil supplies with products and services.